Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’
Origanum 'Kent Beauty' has cute shrimp-like, pink flowers held in pendulous clusters from blue-green foliage.
Grown for its cute flowers and foliage, Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’ is an intriguing little ornamental oregano. The pendulous pink and white flowerheads are comprised of multiple bracts from which small, pink, shrimp-like flowers peak. The foliage is a similar shape to the flower bracts and is bluish green. Easy to grow in average to dry, well-drained soils in full sun. Superior winter drainage is the key to growing this plant well. Drought tolerant. Plant in borders, rock walls, hanging baskets or containers.
Common Name: Ornamental Oregano
Family: Lamiaceae (The Mint Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Foliage Colour: Bluish
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
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Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant, Average
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Fragrance: No
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Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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